Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)Main activity

Railway services
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

I.3)Contract award on behalf of other contracting entities

The contracting entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting entities: no

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)Description

II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:

In Station Information Digital Signage.

II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Supplies
NUTS code

II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

The notice involves a public contract

II.1.4)Information on framework agreement

II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s):

Supply and Delivery of In Station Digital Signage Solution.

II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

32270000, 92224000, 32300000

II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no

II.1.8)Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.1.9)Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract

II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:

Translink are seeking to deliver a new in-station digital signage departure information solution for customers who use their transport network — initially across 18 bus locations, this will replace any legacy solutions. The aim is to implement a network wide digital signage solution capable of providing consistent, timely (incorporating real time updates where possible) and accurate departure and arrival information. The data and information to be presented will be derived from key passenger information systems / source data with options to use derived interfaces and/or open data feeds.
We wish to appoint a supplier to:
— Implement a modern digital signage solution:

2. Information delivery requires an efficient, streamlined process which avoids reliance on manual input of information or manual intervention for support — create play-lists.
3. The solution should allow both central and local administration, access to be password protected and restricted to specific IP addresses.
4. It is envisaged the solution will consist of either 1 or 2 screens (relatively thin bezel screens, optimising customer experience) displayed at each location along with appropriate Digital Signage Hardware / Software, Mounting / Bracketing.
5. The contract will include options for the provision and installation of additional equipment to other Translink Bus and Rail network locations and for the audio enablement of the solution.
— Install the solution and making good of locations — comms / powerpoints/ cabling. Engage with Translink Infrastructure/Property and IS departments where required as some power-points and comms points are already available;
— Provide a solution that meets security standards and is robust, which can be remotely updated and monitored, both for content development and status reporting. The solution is required to be configured to send email notification warnings as issues develop;
— Enable Translink to achieve an optimal layout / display output with intended content mix. Provide training to administrators covering content best practice, configuration and proactive monitoring;
— Support and maintain the solution for up to 7 years (initial contract term 3 years).
6. Delivery will be governed by a Service Level Agreement and in-line with current Translink ISIT strategies.

II.2.2)Information about options

Options: yes
Description of these options: The contract will include options for the provision and installation of additional equipment to other Translink Bus and Rail network locations and for the audio enablement of the solution.
Provisional timetable for recourse to these options:
in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)